The Bluestem Lions will venture away from home to challenge the West Franklin Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bluestem has given up an average of 26.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bluestem is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Friday. They lost 42-18 to Cherryvale.
Despite the loss, Bluestem got top-tier performance from Logan Squier, who rushed for 89 yards and one TD on only six carries. Squier really tore up the turf during one magnificent 81-yard run.
Meanwhile, West Franklin played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They came up short against Humboldt, falling 40-20. The defeat continues a trend for the Falcons in their meetings with the Cubs: they've now lost five in a row.
West Franklin's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Bluestem, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Everything came up roses for Bluestem against West Franklin in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 36-8 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lions since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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